• Big impact starts small

  May 16, 2023

  crops for many years. Benefits for growers Using micro-organisms in crop protection can offer many benefits to growers. They are safe and easy to use, as [...] although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically control various [...] products are a valuable and effective addition to the IPM strategy of growers. We keep improving Our dedicated research teams are continuously developing and

• Drone application controls spider mite in Italian tomatoes

  July 13, 2023

  originally introduced to Italian greenhouse tomato growers in the ‘90s, so it was a small step to convince them to apply the same solution to larger outdoor crops [...] and Product Development expert, Francesco Bourlot. ‘Due to the increasing pressure of spider mite in tomatoes since then, and the ban on many chemical pesticides [...] pesticides, we started to release this natural solution via drones in the field in 2019. By the end of last year, we were applying Spidex to some 500 hectares

• Dutch King attends Koppert’s jubilee

  September 14, 2017

  are only just beginning; we want to offer sustainable cultivation methods to a range of growers from high tech crops to arable crops . That is the aim of [...] Peter, he set out to find a natural solution to protect his crop and experimented with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation [...] King today is a recognition of their efforts and crowns our work of the last 50 years,’ Paul Koppert explained. King Willem-Alexander went on to attend the

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 22, 2021

  believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest challenges, we need to take the interests of people as well as nature to heart. We need to stay connected and [...] pheromones, has led to countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that pests and diseases hardly stand a chance. Using a holistic approach [...] and understand how nature works. Restore Our Earth This year’s Earth Day theme is ‘Restore Our Earth’, which focuses not only on the need to reduce people’s

• Increase in thrips infestation demands more R&D

  December 3, 2019

  metre to keep the thrips under control.’ He emphasizes the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers to see whether or not a pest is [...] extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more growers are moving over to biological crop protection . ‘Alongside the species we’re used to seeing in strawberries [...] Increase in thrips infestation demands more R&D Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe

• Biological control gains ground in sweet pepper cultivation

  April 2, 2026

  practice, transitioning to a green cultivation will mean a different way of working: “It means moving from a reactive mindset to a more preventive and resilient [...] and exhibited a much faster development rate. Last year, the Sales Development, Marketing, and R&D departments of Koppert collaborated to demonstrate that [...] up a project two years ago: 100% Green Cultivation. Koppert is a proud knowledge partner of this project and is making great progress in developing a

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the biological control of caterpillars. Our [...] growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. 5 reasons to use nematodes Effective control of many caterpillars Pests [...] in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours

• World Environment Day – Ecosystem Restoration

  June 4, 2021

  bees that pollinate many crops. Our aim is to help growers around the world to restore agricultural ecosystems by using nature to boost farm productivity [...] an opportunity to help turn the tide and give people and nature a sustainable future. Restoration of farmlands The way we are using many of farmlands is [...] SDGs: In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals offered the world a blueprint towards achieving a better and more sustainable future for all

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 28, 2023

  research and development, live cargo logistics, and worldwide availability. Operating in a dynamic market requires us to swiftly respond to new horticultural [...] trusted quality Our pollination portfolio has a brand new look! We offer a modernized look aligned with our new branding, while preserving the same exceptional [...] always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With over 35 years of gained knowledge and expertise

• Knowledge sharing with plant doctors in Africa and India

  August 3, 2021

  and CABI train plant doctors Three years ago, Koppert Biological Systems and CABI got together to develop a curriculum to train ‘Plant Doctors’ about Integrated [...] offered to a number of Indian NGOs took place in Trichy, Southern India, last year. ‘In order to change the farmers’ mindset from chemicals to biologicals [...] an introduction to biological control, but even together with CABI, we can only reach so many farmers. To improve our reach, we need to build bigger and